East Cobb, Georgia facts for kids
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East Cobb, Georgia
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A subdivision in East Cobb
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 East Cobb, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 164,055 (Northeast Cobb CCD) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
30062, 30066, 30068, 30067, 30075
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| Area code(s) | 770/678/470/404 |
East Cobb is a large community in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is not an official city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. East Cobb is home to about 164,055 people and is a well-off northern suburb of Atlanta.
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History of East Cobb
East Cobb started to grow as a suburb of Atlanta in the 1960s. Unlike some other areas near Atlanta, East Cobb has always remained an unincorporated community. Many people living in East Cobb use a Marietta mailing address, even though they live outside Marietta's city limits.
Over the years, there have been talks about East Cobb becoming its own city. In 1998, a local leader named Bill Byrne suggested the idea. He proposed that East Cobb would have its own mayor and city council. However, this idea did not move forward at that time.
Later, in 2019, a state representative named Matt Dollar brought up the idea of East Cobb becoming a city again. This led to a special vote for East Cobb residents in May 2022. If the vote had passed, East Cobb would have become the largest city in Cobb County. However, 73% of the voters said no, so East Cobb remains an unincorporated community.
Geography of East Cobb
East Cobb is located in Georgia. It has clear boundaries that help define its area.
- To the north, it borders Cherokee County.
- To the northeast, you'll find Willeo Creek and Roswell in Fulton County.
- The Chattahoochee River and Sandy Springs (also in Fulton County) are to the southeast.
- To the west, it's bordered by Bell's Ferry Road, I-575, and the city limits of Marietta.
- To the south, you'll find Interstate 285.
Climate in East Cobb
East Cobb has a humid subtropical climate. This means it generally has warm, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain each year, usually over 50 inches. Snowfall is less common, averaging about 3 inches annually. Two of the biggest snowstorms in East Cobb's history happened in 1993 and 2017, bringing 6 to 12 inches of snow.
| Climate data for Allatoona Dam, Georgia 1990-2020 Normals | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.9 (10.5) |
55.3 (12.9) |
63.4 (17.4) |
72.2 (22.3) |
78.8 (26.0) |
84.9 (29.4) |
88.0 (31.1) |
87.4 (30.8) |
82.2 (27.9) |
72.6 (22.6) |
61.6 (16.4) |
53.6 (12.0) |
70.9 (21.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.9 (4.4) |
43.4 (6.3) |
51.0 (10.6) |
59.3 (15.2) |
67.4 (19.7) |
74.4 (23.6) |
77.6 (25.3) |
77.2 (25.1) |
71.6 (22.0) |
60.8 (16.0) |
49.7 (9.8) |
43.0 (6.1) |
59.6 (15.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.0 (−1.7) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
38.6 (3.7) |
46.4 (8.0) |
56.0 (13.3) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.3 (19.6) |
67.0 (19.4) |
61.0 (16.1) |
49.1 (9.5) |
37.9 (3.3) |
32.4 (0.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.92 (125) |
4.43 (113) |
4.97 (126) |
4.53 (115) |
3.90 (99) |
4.01 (102) |
4.90 (124) |
4.13 (105) |
3.94 (100) |
3.42 (87) |
3.94 (100) |
4.69 (119) |
51.78 (1,315) |
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Economy and Shopping
East Cobb has several popular places for shopping and dining.
- Merchant's Walk is a large outdoor shopping center. It has many stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. It was first built in 1976 and has been updated several times.
- The Avenue East Cobb is another open-air shopping area. It's designed to look like a charming main street with a town square.
- Paper Mill Village features many buildings connected by walking paths. Here you can find various shops, restaurants, and services.
Arts and Culture
East Cobb offers different activities for its residents.
- Taste of East Cobb is an annual event where people can try food from local restaurants.
- The YMCA runs the McKlesky Family-East Cobb YMCA. This is a great place for sports and recreation.
- Community groups like the Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club are active here.
- The Cobb County Public Library operates the East Cobb Library, a place for books and learning.
Parks and Recreation
East Cobb has several parks where you can play and enjoy nature.
- East Cobb Park opened in 2001. It has two playgrounds, walking trails, a bandstand for music, and picnic areas.
- Fuller's Park offers baseball fields, a football field, a playground, and an indoor gym.
- Harrison Park has baseball fields, a tennis court, and a playground.
- Mabry Park features a playground and walking trails.
Education in East Cobb
Public schools in East Cobb are part of the Cobb County School District. Students attend various high schools and middle schools based on where they live.
High Schools
The main high schools serving East Cobb are:
- Pope High School
- Sprayberry High School
- Wheeler High School
- Kell High School
- Walton High School
- Lassiter High School
Middle Schools
The middle schools in the East Cobb area include:
- Daniell Middle School
- McCleskey Middle School
- Simpson Middle School
- Hightower Trail Middle School
- Mabry Middle School
- East Cobb Middle School
- Dodgen Middle School
- Dickerson Middle School
Media
The community has its own local newspaper, the East Cobb Neighbor. It's a weekly paper that reaches about 44,000 homes.
Infrastructure
Cobb County provides important services to East Cobb. The East Cobb Government Service Center houses a county police station, a fire and emergency services station, and an office where you can get license plates.
Notable People from East Cobb
Many well-known people have lived in or are from East Cobb, including:
- Blaine Boyer, a professional baseball player
- Alton Brown, a food and media personality
- Brett Butler, a comedian
- Bobby Cox, former manager of the Atlanta Braves baseball team
- Newt Gingrich, a former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Johnny Isakson, a former United States Senator
- Lester Maddox, a former governor of Georgia
- Ty Pennington, a TV personality from shows like Extreme Home Makeover
- Cody Rhodes, a professional wrestler
- Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of the band The Black Crowes
- Tony Schiavone, a sports announcer
- Travis Tritt, a country music star
- Lawson Vaughn, a professional soccer player
- T. J. Yates, an NFL quarterback
